Jessup Cellars is excited to announce the launch of our Art House Sessions summer music series for 2014. The shows will take place on the second and fourth Saturdays of July and August 2014, with a bonus track (date) on September 13. Set in our Yountville Tasting Gallery with café-style seating, our intimate summer music series will explore…

Favorite Jessup Wine Pairing: A glass of Jessup Cellars Pinot Noir and a gallery full of beautiful art.

About: Cynthia has studied art throughout most of her life. The educational experience that Cynthia considers one her most important and influential was time she spent studying under Nathan Oliveira at Stanford University. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe with her main focus on studying the art and artists of the region. Her works are in numerous public and private collections.

About: Bernardo began his career the vineyards, learning the intricacies of grape growing and how to adjust to the whims of Mother Nature. He then moved into the cellars at Jessup Cellars, bringing us his complete grape to bottle knowledge to the team. He has a keen understanding of what it takes to make a great bottle.

Judd Wallenbrock

President & CEO

Hometown: San Marino, CA

Favorite Jessup Wine Pairing: A bottle of Rob’s stunning Sauvignon Blanc, a dozen oysters, some Jack Johnson on the stereo, and my wife.

About: Judd is a seasoned veteran of the wine business and has the scars to prove it, unabashedly wearing an intense passion for all things wine & food on his sleeve. He has climbed mountains in Nepal, hitchhiked SE Asia, Australia, New Zealand & Europe, but thinks Napa is the best place on Earth.

About: Kit’s most memorable culinary experience was at the Michelin starred restaurant Providence in Los Angeles. “I made a reservation, got dressed up and went all by myself. It was fabulous, I felt like a kid tasting ice cream for the very first time. Each course was a new discovery!” Kit is a huge New York Yankees fan just like her big brother. She loves reading, cooking, yoga, running and geeking out over wine and chemistry.

Elise Kuhar-Pitters

Community Relations Manager

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Favorite Jessup Wine Pairing: Zinfandel with Memphis style BBQ Nachos

About: Graduate of the University of Memphis where she played soccer. Favorite trip was to Argentina with her college soccer team. Moved to California in Dec 2012 and stumbled into the wine industry; joining Jessup in March 2013 and has been fascinated with the intricacies of the industry.

Steven Bowen

Cellar Crew

Hometown: Napa CA

Pairing: Jessup Cellars Carneros Pinot Noir with a Fried Egg BLT.

Bio: I was born and raised in Napa, almost completely oblivious to the wine industry that was expanding around me. I was picking up odd jobs around the Valley that were on the periphery of winemaking, when I was offered the opportunity to work a harvest with Jessup Cellars. One harvest became two and here I am, now full-time in the cellar working with some of the best and brightest. I couldn’t ask for a better mentor in winemaker Rob Lloyd. I hope to continue my education here and contribute as much as I can to my team!

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